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Tapas & canapé catering in Rolvenden Layne, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Rolvenden Layne. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Sharing tapas starters
- Receptions and drinks parties
Tapas catering near Rolvenden Layne
Tapas catering in Rolvenden Layne, made fresh on the day
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Whether it’s birthday and anniversary parties and canapés with welcome drinks, we can cook Serrano ham, tortilla española and Manchego with membrillo for your guests.
For a country party near Rolvenden Layne, tapas and sangria set the mood. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. A summer drinks reception in Rolvenden Layne has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Rolvenden Layne? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Towns and villages near Rolvenden Layne
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Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space for a serving table or station
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Unloading access
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Rolvenden Layne
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Common questions in Rolvenden Layne
Do you come out to small places like Rolvenden Layne?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Parish Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
Why choose tapas catering in Rolvenden Layne?
Tapas are sociable food.
In Rolvenden Layne and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Engagement parties
- Tapas starters
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Work receptions
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Rolvenden Layne, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and parking costs
- The wet-weather plan
Live paella or other catering?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Fast service from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Receptions and parties in Rolvenden Layne
Rolvenden Layne is about 12 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in TN17, we can bring the pans to you. Rolvenden Layne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
Historic houses near Rolvenden Layne include Smallhythe Place (2.5 miles east) and Great Dixter (3.7 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Parish Church of St Mary. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Rolvenden Layne, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the TN17 postcode area. Whether your event is on Maytham Road, Frensham Road and Winser Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Rolvenden Layne for tapas catering include Rolvenden (1 mile north-west), Strood (1 mile north), West Cross (1 mile north-west), Newenden (2 miles south-west) and Small Hythe (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles north-east), Park Wood (14 miles north), Kennington (14 miles north-east) and New Romney (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include The C.M Booth Collection (0.9 miles north-west) and Benenden Hospital (3.3 miles north). Not far away are Flatropers Wood.
- Local pubs include The Star Public House (0.9 miles north-west)
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and usually vegetarian.
What affects the price in Rolvenden Layne
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Whether you need crockery
- Parking and unloading
- How many staff you need
- How many courses
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff